Overview
Fox River Paper Company is an operational pulp and paper facility in Vicksburg, Michigan, producing specialty paper products under NAICS 322299.
Fox River Paper Company is a pulp and paper manufacturing facility located at 300 West Highway Street in Vicksburg, Michigan. The plant operates under NAICS code 322299, which covers all other converted paper product manufacturing. As part of the broader pulp and paper sector, this facility is situated in Kalamazoo County, a region with a historical concentration of paper production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Pulp and paper mills are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards. The plant's scale is typical for a specialty paper mill, focusing on converting paper rather than primary pulp production. Fox River Paper Company contributes to the local economy by providing jobs and supporting downstream industries. The facility's environmental significance includes water usage and wastewater treatment, as well as air emissions from drying and coating processes. Compliance with EPA regulations ensures monitoring of pollutants and waste management practices.
Environmental context
The pulp and paper sector is inherently pollution-intensive, with primary process emissions including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and sulfur compounds. Water discharge from paper mills often contains organic matter and suspended solids, requiring treatment under Clean Water Act permits. The facility's location in Vicksburg, Michigan, places it near residential areas, necessitating community proximity considerations for noise and odor management.
Frequently asked questions
Fox River Paper Company is located at 300 West Highway Street in Vicksburg, Michigan, United States.
Fox River Paper Company produces specialty paper products, classified under NAICS code 322299 for all other converted paper product manufacturing.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as well as state-level permits.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated in the public record.
Pulp and paper mills generate air emissions (particulates, VOCs, sulfur compounds) and wastewater with organic loads. They are subject to strict EPA effluent guidelines and air quality standards.
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